Houston Museum of Natural Science
Buy One. Gift One. Support the Future.
- Campaign Duration: August 15–September 30
- How It Works: Purchase or renew a Family or higher-level membership, and a Dual level membership is donated to an educator.
- Designation: You choose an educator to receive the membership, or we’ll select one from our waitlist.
- Eligibility: Educators who received a free membership in previous years are eligible only if designated by a purchaser during the campaign period; otherwise, they can renew at a discounted rate.
- Upgrade Option: Educators can upgrade to higher-level memberships by paying the difference.
- Exclusive Benefits: Educator Members receive special benefits detailed in the Educator Membership Flyer.
- Purchase Methods: Memberships can be bought over the phone, in person at the Box Office, or online.
For more information, email Membership
Support science. Celebrate educators.
From August 15–September 30, every Family-level membership or higher purchased includes a free Dual-level membership for an educator of your choice.
This fall, give your family the joy of discovery and give an educator the power to keep inspiring young minds. With our Buy One, Gift One program, your Museum membership does more.
When you purchase or renew a Family-level membership or higher, you can gift a Dual-level membership to a teacher, counselor, librarian, or educational professional. No one in mind? We’ll gift it on your behalf to an educator on the waitlist.
Membership benefits always includes:
- Unlimited free admission to the permanent exhibit halls at both HMNS locations
- Exclusive educator discounts on classes, lectures, and events
- Discounted access to the Cockrell Butterfly Center, Giant Screen Theatre, Burke Baker Planetarium, Special Exhibitions, and more
- Access to Members-Only Events
- 10% off at the Museum Store
- Year-round benefits. Lifelong impact: because when you support educators, you support the future.
Membership Levels
See additional benefits and discounts for eligible membership levels:
One named card holder from the household must be present to receive member benefits.
Memberships cannot be transferred or used between separate households.
Vouchers expire at the end of your membership term.
Memberships cannot be transferred or used between separate households.
Vouchers expire at the end of your membership term.
